The Kollywood Pongal clash has taken a dramatic turn, as both scheduled releases, Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi, have been postponed due to censor issues. Both films reportedly contain politically driven content, which is believed to be the main reason behind the problems they are facing.
Tamil movie lovers were eagerly waiting to watch Vijay’s final film on the big screen. However, Jana Nayagan ran into issues with the censor board and could not get immediate relief from the court. The final judgment regarding the film’s censor certificate is expected tomorrow. Similarly, Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi is also facing censor-related hurdles, and reports suggest that the makers have already informed distributors about the postponement.
What was expected to be a major Pongal box-office clash in Kollywood has sadly turned into a disappointing situation due to censor issues affecting both films.
What is Jana Nayagan’s connection to politics?
Jana Nayagan, which is said to be a remake of the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari, portrays Vijay as a strong leader and a man who stands up for the common people. The film reportedly includes several political references linked to Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which is set to contest in this year’s Assembly elections.
Parasakthi also carries a political undertone in its narrative
Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Sudha Kongara, is also said to have strong political themes. The film’s title is inspired by the 1952 classic starring legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan and focuses on language politics and the anti-Hindi movement. The film is distributed by Red Giant Movies, owned by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and son of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.
